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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If a flag pole is 20ft tall how tall will the shadow be and how do you calculate it. I really need help thanks I'll give medals.

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

well you need something to either compare it with, that will form similar triangles or an angle...

OpenStudy (freckles):

I don't see how to do this with one given.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The measurements of my height under the flag pole

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

ok... do you know the shadow length?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes My height was 7 feet

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

so the diagram would look like |dw:1415222521663:dw| now solve for s

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok thanks and s=28 ft

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

yes, if you where 5 ft

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes I am, thanks so much!

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

glad to help

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